Decision details

To present findings and recommendations of a strategic review of Slough’s library service.

(a)  that the report of the libraries strategic review be approved and its recommendations be implemented, in particular to:

1.  Endorse a new vision for public libraries as a force for change and improvement at the heart of communities.

2.  Extend provision though mini libraries in community venues.

3.  Adopt an invest to save strategy to improve service outcomes for customers and communities while reducing expenditure in other areas to deliver efficiencies.

4.  Test the potential for a local authority strategic partnership to add value and accelerate improvement of Slough’s public libraries.

(b)  that quarterly performance reports be submitted to the Community, Leisure and Environment Scrutiny Panel to maintain scrutiny of the progress in implementing actions arising from the review.